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2023 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

712 Colleges
$5,125 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,442 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Dental Support Services School for You

Dental Support Services is the #12 most popular major in the country with 26,399 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Dental Support Services Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 712 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for dental support students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Dental Support Services Colleges.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Dental Support Services

$3,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the best value school in the United States for dental support services students. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,780 in tuition and fees each year. Dental Support majors at Southeast Community College take out an average of $8,491 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Dental Support Services at Southeast Community College Area Report

#2

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Camden County College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best dental support services schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Camden County College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Camden County College carry an average student debtload of $15,940.

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$5,856 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Washtenaw Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best dental support services schools in the United States. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor.

Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,856 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at Washtenaw Community College take out is $10,425.

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$5,135 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Spokane.

Spokane Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Spokane Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,125.

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#5

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

Out of the 712 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Seattle Central College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Seattle Central is a small public school located in the city of Seattle.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Seattle Central are $4,670 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Seattle Central also is in the top 20% of our Best Dental Support Services Schools ranking.

Full Dental Support Services at Seattle Central College Report

#6

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE
$4,590 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Grand Island.

Central Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees each year. Dental Support majors at Central Community College take out an average of $10,915 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.

LATI undergraduate students pay an average of $6,718 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that dental support majors at LATI take out is $8,250.

LATI also claimed a spot on our Best Dental Support Services Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

Full Dental Support Services at Lake Area Technical Institute Report

$4,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Sioux City.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $4,826 a year. While working on their degree, dental support majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $9,724 in student debt.

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$4,872 Average Tuition & Fees

Wharton County Junior College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Located in the distant town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Wharton County Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,872 in tuition and fees each year.

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Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Dental Support Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rochester Community and Technical College are $5,372 a year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Rochester Community and Technical College carry an average student debtload of $24,000.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College also did well on our Best Dental Support Services Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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$5,415 Average Tuition & Fees

Northcentral Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Wausau.

North Central Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,415 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from North Central Technical College carry an average student debtload of $18,249.

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$3,998 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Wayne County Community College District did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students. WCCCD is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCCD are $3,998 per year.

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$5,462 Average Tuition & Fees

Athens Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Athens.

Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Dental Support Services at Athens Technical College Report

With a ranking of #14, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Madison College are $6,769 per year. While working on their degree, dental support majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $18,623 in student debt.

Madison College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Schools list.

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#15

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA
$5,448 Average Tuition & Fees

Marshalltown Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for dental support services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the rural area of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Marshalltown Community College are $5,448 per year.

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#16

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees

Johnson County Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Located in the city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.

JCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from JCCC carry an average student debtload of $11,000.

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#17

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Century College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Dental Support Services Schools list. Century College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.

Century College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,907 in tuition and fees each year. Dental Support majors at Century College take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX
$4,440 Average Tuition & Fees

Tyler Junior College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Tyler Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees each year. On average, dental support graduates from Tyler Junior College take out $15,228 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#19

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE
$4,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-Plains Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Mid-Plains Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of North Platte.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-Plains Community College are $4,320 per year.

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#20

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

With a ranking of #20, El Centro College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Centro College are $6,000 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, El Centro College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Dental Support Services Schools list.

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#21

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA
$5,636 Average Tuition & Fees

Gwinnett Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value dental support services programs. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 per year.

Full Dental Support Services at Gwinnett Technical College Report

#22

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for dental support services students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.

Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, dental support majors at Oakland Community College accumulate an average of around $15,000 in student debt.

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$4,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Metropolitan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for dental support services students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.

MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees each year.

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#24

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA
$6,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Hawkeye Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for dental support services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Hawkeye Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,524 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, dental support graduates from Hawkeye Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,372.

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$4,288 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Labette Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for dental support services students. Labette Community College is a small public school located in the town of Parsons.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Labette Community College are $4,288 per year.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Dental Support Services Schools

#26

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI
#28

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN
#29

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#31

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
#32

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR
#40

San Juan College

Farmington, NM
#42

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA
#43

Howard College

Big Spring, TX
#45

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
#45

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA
#47

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI
#48

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Additional Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Value Dental Support Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 712 different United States dental support services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
51 Houston Community College Houston, TX
53 South Central College North Mankato, MN
54 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
55 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
56 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI
57 Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN
58 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
58 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
60 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
61 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS
62 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
63 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
64 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
65 Alamance Community College Graham, NC
66 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
66 Lake Superior College Duluth, MN
68 Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA
69 Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR
70 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ
71 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
72 Temple College Temple, TX
73 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
74 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA
75 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
76 College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID
76 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
78 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
79 Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI
80 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
80 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
82 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD
83 Central Lakes College - Brainerd Brainerd, MN
84 University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM
85 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA
86 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
87 Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA
88 Delta College University Center, MI
89 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA
89 Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD
91 Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO
92 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
93 Southeastern Technical College Vidalia, GA
94 Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA
95 Choffin Career and Technical Center Youngstown, OH
95 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO
97 Grayson College Denison, TX
98 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
99 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
100 Hostos Community College Bronx, NY
101 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
102 University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI
103 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
104 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
105 Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM
106 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Dental Support Services students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Dental Support Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
107 Chabot College Hayward, CA
108 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
109 Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS
110 Dodge City Community College Dodge City, KS
110 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
112 Hibbing Community College Hibbing, MN
113 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
114 Saint Louis Community College Saint Louis, MO
115 Reedley College Reedley, CA
115 Meridian Community College Meridian, MS
115 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
118 Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable, MA
118 Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, AR
118 Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA
121 Montgomery Community College Troy, NC
122 East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS
122 Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL
124 Herzing University - Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN
124 Albany Technical College Albany, GA
126 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
127 Vernon College Vernon, TX
127 Renton Technical College Renton, WA
129 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA
130 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
131 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN
131 Shasta College Redding, CA
133 Western Dakota Technical Institute Rapid City, SD
133 Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
135 Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA
135 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
137 College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA
138 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
139 Cypress College Cypress, CA
140 Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, LA
141 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN
142 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC

Dental Support Services by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Dental Support Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Dental Support Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant 17,223
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 8,807
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 287
Other Dental Services & Allied Professions 82

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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